As Apple has announced its new lineup, they will discontinue their last year’s Pro models, i.e., iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Due to discontinuation, these models will be available at meager prices at various third-party stores. So if one plans to dive into iPhone 13 Pro models, they must know what it will offer and what it lacks compared to the latest Pro models. So to clear your doubts, here we compare iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro to know the difference between the two.
Apple has launched its new iPhone lineup, which includes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. As iPhone 14 doesn’t get as many changes as its predecessor, all eyes are on its Pro version. Last year Apple provided a 120 Hz display and a telephoto camera in its Pro versions, which is also present in the latest iPhone 14 Pro with various new features, which we will discuss in this comparison.
What will you see here?
Overall Comparison
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iPhone 14 Pro comes with a new Dynamic island, a pill-shaped cutout replacing the old notch structure. The Dynamic island is designed beautifully as it integrates well with the operating system. iPhone 14 can go up to 2000 nits brightness, making it the brightest screen to date. It has the most powerful A16 Bionic processor and very good battery life. Apple has now installed 1 48 MP main sensor instead of its 12 MP primary sensor which brings many features to click more beautifully. |
iPhone 13 Pro offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and also 1200 nits of peak brightness level, which makes it a decent screen to use in brighter conditions. It also has an A15 Bionic chip which is a very powerful chip and has a lot more to offer. Apple has installed three camera sensors, i.e., a wide main sensor, an ultra-wide sensor, and a telephoto camera sensor which are a way to good to click or shoot pictures and photos. Also, it now supports iOs 16, which has many new features. |
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iPhone 14 Pro comes with a new Dynamic island, a pill-shaped cutout replacing the old notch structure. The Dynamic island is designed beautifully as it integrates well with the operating system. iPhone 14 can go up to 2000 nits brightness, making it the brightest screen to date. It has the most powerful A16 Bionic processor and very good battery life. Apple has now installed 1 48 MP main sensor instead of its 12 MP primary sensor which brings many features to click more beautifully.
- Outstanding structure
- Superior design
- Intriguing dynamic island
- Impervious to dust, water, and splashes
- Without a fingerprint sensor
- No SIM slot
iPhone 13 Pro offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and also 1200 nits of peak brightness level, which makes it a decent screen to use in brighter conditions. It also has an A15 Bionic chip which is a very powerful chip and has a lot more to offer. Apple has installed three camera sensors, i.e., a wide main sensor, an ultra-wide sensor, and a telephoto camera sensor which are a way to good to click or shoot pictures and photos. Also, it now supports iOs 16, which has many new features.
- A15 Bionic chip
- Cinematic Mode
- 120 Hz screen
- Telephoto camera
- Quite Expensive
Price
Apple has kept the pricing of the iPhone 14 lineup similar to the iPhone 13 lineup. However, in the UK, it is costlier than the last year due to inflation. As we have discussed earlier that due to the introduction of the iPhone 14 Pro (Pro Max), Apple can discontinue iPhone 13 Pro (Pro Max).
The latest iPhone 14 Pro will be available at $999 in the US, while in the UK, its starting price will be £1,099. So due to the launch of new iPhones, the price of last year’s iPhone will fall and will be available at low prices from third-party dealers. If price is the factor for you, then you can grab iPhone 13 Pro as Apple promises to give updates for about 5 to 6 years. However, iPhone 14 Pro offers much more than iPhone 13 Pro.
Comparing the specs:
| Released on September 7, 2022 | Released on September 14, 2021 |
| Colors : Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple | Colors: Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
| Price:$ 1499.99 / £ 1099.00 / € 1299.00 | Price: $ 899.99 / £ 949.00 / € 1049.00 |
| Dynamic Island | No Dynamic island |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 120Hz | 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR), 120Hz |
| Storage options : 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB | Storage options : 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB |
| 6.1 inches size | 6.1 inches size |
| Made with Gorilla Glass from both the sides | Made with Gorilla Glass from both the sides |
| 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Water resistance rating: IP68 | Water resistance rating: IP68 |
| 1179 x 2556 pixels | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Has always-on display | No, it does not have an always-on display |
| A16 Bionic chip | A15 Bionic chip |
| 3200 mAh battery | 3095 mAh battery |
| 48-megapixel main camera | 12-megapixel main camera |
| Emergency SOS satellite feature and crash detection | No Emergency SOS satellite feature and crash detection |
| dual-band A-GPS | A-GPS but not dual band |
| Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Supports autofocus | No autofocus |
| Photonic engine | No photonic engine |
iPhone 14 Pro has these new and different features that iPhone 13 Pro does not have:
- Thinner borders, taller aspect ratio for the screen
- Pill-shaped cutout (named the Dynamic Island) instead of the notch
- Always-on display on 14 Pro
- Faster A16 Bionic chip
- Higher-res 48MP main camera
- Satellite connectivity on the new model
- Improved photos for low-light
Design
As we look from the back, the design is similar: stainless steel body, matte glass, and flat surface with a triple camera. However, as Apple now provides a 48MP primary sensor, which we will discuss in the camera section, it gives more bump to the lenses than iPhone 13 Pro. The main and the most formidable change is in front. Apple had at last broken up with their old notch display (Although just for Pro versions) and has introduced a never seen pill-shaped cutout which they call Dynamic Island.
This Dynamic Island also takes much space but comparatively less than the old notch. It acts like an interactive panel that changes size according to the notification or alert you receive on your iPhone. This pill-shaped cutout includes the front camera and the Face ID scanner, the same as iPhone 13 Pro, in a unique style.
In iPhone 14 lineup, too, you’ll get a lightning port charger with the possibility of changing it to USB from 2023 due to some lawsuits in the EU and the US. Also, there’s no sim tray available now as Apple is focusing on eSims.
Display
This time Apple has kept bezels smaller as compared to its previous iPhones. So despite getting the same display size of 6.1″ inches for your iPhone 14 Pro, you will get extra screen space than iPhone 13 Pro. This year iPhone Pro models get the same upgrades given to iPhone 13 Pro models with a new touch. Last year Apple provided a 120 Hz screen to its Pro models, which in iPhone 14 Pro can go up to 1 Hz for better battery performance.
Moreover, in Pro models this year, Apple has introduced the most demanding feature, i.e., Always on Display which looks quite remarkable with the screen that Apple provides. Also, with the support of iOS 16, one can now set up multiple lock screens with their wallpaper, widgets, and more.
Apple has also claimed that its display will go up to the highest 2000 nits of brightness in its 14 Pro models, which is way too high than the 1200 nits highest brightness in Apple iPhone 13 Pro models. It’s impressive as one can use their handset in challenging bright light.
Camera
In iPhone 14 Pro vs. Iphone 13 Pro comparison, the next thing to talk about is their camera.
For quite some time, Apple provided its 12 MP camera in iPhones, which now changed with the introduction of a 48 MP camera in the iPhone 14 Pro. As discussed earlier, the camera design of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro is similar. The only difference seen is the little more bump lenses thanks to the 48 MP camera sensor.
In iPhone 13 Pro, Apple provided three 12 MP cameras, i.e., a wide primary camera sensor to take the best low light pictures and videos by using sensor-shift image stabilization, an ultra-wide camera sensor to take a bigger picture, and one telephoto sensor, which provides 3x optical zoom.
Similarly, in iPhone 14 Pro, Apple has three cameras with a massive change to its primary sensor, which is now a 48 MP camera that will help users take raw 48 MP photos with the use of ProRaw shooting mode. Besides the primary sensor, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras get minor updates despite using the same 12 MP lens. iPhone 14 Pro can now record at 24 fps and 4k in cinematic mode. Regarding the front camera, iPhone 14 Pro has a wider f/1.9 aperture and more enhanced autofocus to get better depth in selfies and improve your conference time.
Performance
No one is prepared for Apple’s most potent processor in its Pro versions. Yes, this year, iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max got the world’s most powerful processor, as claimed by Apple itself. These two models have an A16 Bionic chip which consumes 20% less power than last year’s A15 Bionic chip in iPhone 13 Pro. Only the Pro version in iPhone 14 lineup has enjoyed this power, as the standard models get the A15 Bionic chip used in last year’s iPhone 13 Pro Max. A16 Bionic chip gives a modest boost to the performance and also has an image processor to enhance the camera quality.
The A16 chip, which has a 4-nanometer architecture, has more transistors than the A15 Bionic, which uses a 5-nanometer design. This implies that it is more effective and efficient than its predecessor since it can fit more transistors into the same volume of space.
Apple is switching from slower LPDDR4X RAM to the quicker LPDDR5 standard for the next Pro, even though it supposedly uses 6GB of RAM, much like the iPhone 13 Pro.
Battery Performance
The battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro was noticeably better than that of earlier versions, primarily due to its 3095 mAh battery. Apple has surpassed its battery performance by installing a 3200 mAh battery in iPhone 14 Pro. Now, it seems Apple is focusing on battery life as well. A16 Bionic chip and 1Hz resolution also help contribute to battery life by consuming less power than before. The charging scenario hasn’t changed for the better. Even the fastest charging speeds that Apple offers need you to invest in a more sophisticated 25W charger, and even those won’t be as quick as other brands.
What’s the size of the iPhone 14 Pro?
iPhone 14 Pro comes in the same size as its predecessor iPhone 13 Pro, i.e., 6.1″, while iPhone 14 Pro Max comes in 6.7″ like its predecessor.
Conclusion
By keeping everything in mind, we can say that in our comparison of the iPhone 14 Pro vs. the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro has more advanced features in terms of camera, battery life, performance, etc. Moreover, Dynamic Island replacing the old notch system has made iPhone 14 more demandable and different from the rest. However, this doesn’t mean that iPhone 13 Pro is now a waste of money. Although, one can invest in iPhone 13 Pro as it has the powerful A15 Bionic chip, which has a lot more to offer, and the user will get updates for another four years now. Also, the iPhone 13 Pro prices will fall, which will make it a great deal.
